beta-glucoside catabolic process
Definition
Target type: biologicalprocess
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of beta-glucoside. [GOC:TermGenie, GOC:yaf, PMID:15205427, PMID:16390337, PMID:8990303, Unipathway:UPA00237]
The beta-glucoside catabolic process is a fundamental metabolic pathway involved in the breakdown of beta-glucosides, which are complex sugar molecules linked by a beta-glycosidic bond. This process is crucial for various organisms, including bacteria, fungi, plants, and animals, playing a key role in the utilization of various carbohydrates, particularly those derived from plant cell walls. The process begins with the hydrolysis of the beta-glycosidic bond within the beta-glucoside molecule, typically catalyzed by enzymes known as beta-glucosidases. These enzymes are highly specific, targeting the beta-glycosidic linkage and cleaving it to release the aglycone (non-sugar portion) and glucose. The glucose released can then be further metabolized through glycolysis or other metabolic pathways to generate energy (ATP). The aglycone, on the other hand, can be utilized for various purposes depending on its chemical structure, potentially serving as a building block for other molecules or acting as a signaling molecule. The breakdown of beta-glucosides is important for several reasons: 1) Energy Production: It provides a source of energy for organisms, particularly from plant-derived carbohydrates. 2) Nutrient Acquisition: It enables organisms to access and utilize nutrients that are locked within complex carbohydrates, such as cellulose and hemicellulose. 3) Detoxification: It helps remove harmful substances, including toxic glycosides, by breaking them down into less harmful components. 4) Plant Defense: In plants, beta-glucosidase activity is often involved in defense mechanisms, where the release of toxic aglycones from glucosides can deter herbivores or pathogens. Overall, the beta-glucoside catabolic process is a vital metabolic pathway involved in a wide range of biological processes, contributing to energy production, nutrient acquisition, detoxification, and plant defense.'
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Proteins (2)
| Protein | Definition | Taxonomy |
|---|---|---|
| Cytosolic beta-glucosidase | A cytosolic beta-glucosidase that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:Q9H227] | Homo sapiens (human) |
| Lysosomal acid glucosylceramidase | A lysosomal acid glucosylceramidase that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P04062] | Homo sapiens (human) |
Compounds (42)
| Compound | Definition | Classes | Roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| ambroxol | Ambroxol: A metabolite of BROMHEXINE that stimulates mucociliary action and clears the air passages in the respiratory tract. It is usually administered as the hydrochloride. | aromatic amine | |
| beta-glucono-1,5-lactone | beta-glucono-1,5-lactone: structure D-glucono-1,5-lactone : An aldono-1,5-lactone obtained from D-gluconic acid. | aldono-1,5-lactone; gluconolactone | animal metabolite; mouse metabolite |
| 1-deoxynojirimycin | 1-deoxy-nojirimycin: structure in first source duvoglustat : An optically active form of 2-(hydroxymethyl)piperidine-3,4,5-triol having 2R,3R,4R,5S-configuration. | 2-(hydroxymethyl)piperidine-3,4,5-triol; piperidine alkaloid | anti-HIV agent; anti-obesity agent; bacterial metabolite; EC 3.2.1.20 (alpha-glucosidase) inhibitor; hepatoprotective agent; hypoglycemic agent; plant metabolite |
| miglustat | miglustat : A hydroxypiperidine that is deoxynojirimycin in which the amino hydrogen is replaced by a butyl group. miglustat: a glucosylceramide synthase inhibitor | piperidines; tertiary amino compound | anti-HIV agent; EC 2.4.1.80 (ceramide glucosyltransferase) inhibitor |
| n-phenylphthalimide | N-phenylphthalimide: structure given in first source | ||
| N-Benzylphthalimide | isoindoles | ||
| 1-(10h-phenothiazin-2-yl)ethanone | 1-(10H-phenothiazin-2-yl)ethanone: structure in first source | phenothiazines | |
| mor-14 | N-methyldeoxynojirimycin: glucosidase inhibitor | hydroxypiperidine; piperidine alkaloid; tertiary amino compound | anti-HIV agent; cardioprotective agent; EC 3.2.1.20 (alpha-glucosidase) inhibitor; plant metabolite |
| 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroxy-nor-tropane | calystegine B(2): RN given for (2-endo,3-exo,4-endo)-isomer; structure in first source | ||
| homonojirimycin | homonojirimycin: inhibits alpha-glucosidase; RN given for (2R-(2alpha,3alpha,4beta,5alpha,6beta))-isomer; structure in first source | ||
| cyclophellitol | cyclophellitol: structure given in first source; isolated from Phellinus sp. | ||
| calystegine a3 | calystegine A3: also inhibits beta-xylosidase; structure in first source | ||
| miglitol | piperidines | ||
| 2,5-dideoxy-2,5-imino-d-glucitol | 2,5-dideoxy-2,5-imino-D-glucitol: structure in first source | ||
| validamine | validamine : An amino cyclitol consisting of 1D-chiro-inositol lacking the 6-hydroxy group and having those at positions 1 and 5 replaced by amino and hydroxymethyl groups respectively. validamine: RN given from CA Index Guide; RN not in Chemline 11/84; structure given in first source | amino cyclitol | |
| isofagomine | piperidines | ||
| n-nonyl-1-deoxynojirimycin | N-nonyldeoxynojirimycin : A hydroxypiperidine that is deoxynojirimycin (duvoglustat) in which the amino hydrogen is replaced by a nonyl group. | hydroxypiperidine; tertiary amino compound | antiviral agent; EC 3.2.1.20 (alpha-glucosidase) inhibitor; EC 3.2.1.45 (glucosylceramidase) inhibitor |
| 1-(1-benzimidazolyl)-3-(1-cyclohex-3-enylmethoxy)-2-propanol | benzimidazoles | ||
| 2-(2-phenylethylthio)-3-pyridinecarboxylic acid | aromatic carboxylic acid; pyridines | ||
| 4-(2-furanylmethyl)-3-(phenylmethyl)-1H-1,2,4-triazole-5-thione | benzenes | ||
| 2-[[4-(4-chloroanilino)-6-(1-pyrrolidinyl)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]ethanol | dialkylarylamine; tertiary amino compound | ||
| 4-(benzenesulfonamido)-N-(5-ethyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)benzamide | sulfonamide | ||
| tamoxifen | stilbenoid; tertiary amino compound | angiogenesis inhibitor; antineoplastic agent; bone density conservation agent; EC 1.2.3.1 (aldehyde oxidase) inhibitor; EC 2.7.11.13 (protein kinase C) inhibitor; estrogen antagonist; estrogen receptor antagonist; estrogen receptor modulator | |
| 4-oxido-3-(4-phenoxyphenyl)-4a,5,6,7,8,8a-hexahydroquinoxalin-1-ium 1-oxide | aromatic ether | ||
| 2-[[4-(3-methylanilino)-6-(1-pyrrolidinyl)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]ethanol | dialkylarylamine; tertiary amino compound | ||
| N-(1-benzylpiperidin-4-yl)-2-(pyridin-3-yl)quinazolin-4-amine | N-(1-benzylpiperidin-4-yl)-2-(pyridin-3-yl)quinazolin-4-amine : A member of the class of quinazolines that is quinazoline which is substituted by a pyridin-3-yl group and a (1-benzylpiperidin-4-yl)nitrilo group at positions 2 and 4, respectively. | aromatic amine; piperidines; pyridines; quinazolines; secondary amino compound; tertiary amino compound | |
| N-[4-methyl-2-(4-morpholinyl)-6-quinolinyl]cyclohexanecarboxamide | aminoquinoline | ||
| n-(5-adamantane-1-yl-methoxy-pentyl)deoxynojirimycin | |||
| ogt2378 | sinbaglustat: an antineopl agent; structure in first source | ||
| nnc 26-9100 | NNC 26-9100: structure in first source | aminopyridine | |
| 2-[[4-[2-[(2-methylpropan-2-yl)oxy]anilino]-6-(1-pyrrolidinyl)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]ethanol | aromatic ether | ||
| 2-[[4-(5-chloro-2-methoxyanilino)-6-(1-piperidinyl)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]ethanol | methoxybenzenes; substituted aniline | ||
| 2-[[4-(4-methylanilino)-6-(1-pyrrolidinyl)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]ethanol | dialkylarylamine; tertiary amino compound | ||
| 2-[[4-(2-chloroanilino)-6-(1-pyrrolidinyl)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]ethanol | dialkylarylamine; tertiary amino compound | ||
| 2-[[4-(2-methoxyanilino)-6-(1-pyrrolidinyl)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]ethanol | methoxybenzenes; substituted aniline | ||
| 2-[[4-(3-methoxyanilino)-6-(1-pyrrolidinyl)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]ethanol | methoxybenzenes; substituted aniline | ||
| 2-[[4-(4-methoxyanilino)-6-(1-pyrrolidinyl)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]ethanol | methoxybenzenes; substituted aniline | ||
| 2-[[4-(2-hydroxyethylamino)-6-(1-pyrrolidinyl)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]phenol | dialkylarylamine; tertiary amino compound | ||
| 2-[[4-(2-phenoxyanilino)-6-(1-pyrrolidinyl)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]ethanol | aromatic ether | ||
| 2-[[4-(1-pyrrolidinyl)-6-[2-(trifluoromethoxy)anilino]-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]ethanol | aromatic ether | ||
| 2-[[4-(5-chloro-2-ethoxyanilino)-6-(1-pyrrolidinyl)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]ethanol | aromatic ether | ||
| 2-[[4-(5-chloro-2-propan-2-yloxyanilino)-6-(1-pyrrolidinyl)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]ethanol | aromatic ether |